Beef Carpaccio with Capers and Parmesan

Name: Beef Carpaccio with Capers and Parmesan
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 g Beef tenderloin (center cut); 100 g Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved); 3 tbsp Capers (drained); 100 g Arugula; 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil; 1 piece Lemon (freshly squeezed juice); null to taste Salt; null to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

25m

Price Category

expensive

Calories

Medium

Beef carpaccio is an elegant and flavorful Italian appetizer that combines the freshness of thinly sliced raw beef with piquant capers and salty Parmesan cheese. This dish is a perfect choice if you want to serve something special that is quick to prepare yet impressive. Fresh arugula and extra virgin olive oil complete the taste experience, offering a light yet rich meal.

ingredients

4 Servings

450 g Beef tenderloin (center cut)100 g Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved)3 tbsp Capers (drained)100 g Arugula60 ml Extra virgin olive oil1 piece Lemon (freshly squeezed juice)0 to taste Salt0 to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Prepare the Beef

Wrap the beef tenderloin in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 30-60 minutes until it's slightly firm but not completely frozen. This will make it much easier to slice thinly.

Slice and Arrange

Remove the beef from the freezer and, using a very sharp knife or a meat slicer, cut it into paper-thin slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping, on individual serving plates.

Season and Serve

Drizzle the beef with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Evenly scatter the drained capers and fresh arugula over the beef. Finally, shave or grate generous amounts of Parmesan cheese on top. Serve immediately.

Extra Tips

► For perfectly thin slices, partially freeze the beef tenderloin for 30-60 minutes before slicing, it will be much easier to handle.

► Use a very sharp knife or a meat slicer to achieve paper-thin slices.

► Prepare and serve immediately before eating to ensure the beef remains fresh and the arugula doesn't wilt.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	280 kcal	420 kcal
Protein	22g	33g
Fat	20g	30g
Carbohydrate	1g	1.5g
Fiber	0.5g	0.75g
Sugar	0.5g	0.75g